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February 22, 2008
Superstar!
Jesus Christ Superstar is, by far, my favorite musical/rock opera. So, when I heard it was coming to town I just had to go - and I saw it last night. The whole experience left me mildly disappointed, though it was still pretty good.
I think my main problem was with the two main characters: Jesus and Judas. You see, playing Jesus was Ted Neeley, who also played Jesus in the 1973 film. Ted is now 65 years old, and honestly, I don't buy Jesus as a 65 year old: Neeley's voice can't handle the screaming that the role entails. On the other hand, Corey Glover, who apparently used to be in a band called Living Colour, played Judas. Alas, the movie Judas, Carl Anderson, passed away some four years ago. He played the part perfectly, and Glover's rendition just seemed flat.
Of course, it was still an interesting production overall, but I think next time they need a new Jesus. My parents saw the show where Sebastian Bach of Skid Row played Jesus, but he was a disaster who got fired a few days after they saw him. But I am sure there is somebody out there who can do the Jesus part justice.
entry no. 1087
Posted at February 22, 2008 03:33 PM